Jared's Baptism

Once again, our plans for the weekend with Matt changed and so we were able to go down to Temple again to witness and celebrate Jared's baptism with him.  Cassie was without her husband for the weekend and so we picked her up at the airport when she got off work and took her down with us.  We went straight to Jared's basketball game.  It was fun to watch him at a new activity and we enjoyed visiting at the same time.

While watching the game, I had Bekah sit in front of me and played with her hair creating this masterpiece.  Haha.  Well it must not have been too bad because she left it that way for the entire day.

We then went back to the house to visit, force Bekah into another performance, and get changed for the big event.  Once we got to the church, I set about trying to get a few pictures for memory making.  There were a few more and a video, but I haven't managed to get them from Jen yet.

First things first.  Daddy needed to find him a jumpsuit that fit.

Bekah played the piano quietly as prelude music and would also play for the ceremony itself.  She is becoming quite the accomplished musician.

Jared was soon changed and Daddy had set up a slide show of pictures from the past few years with Jared and family.  We stood and watched for quite awhile, laughing at fond memories.

Mom and Dad with the man of the hour.  These are fun times that I am glad we try hard not to miss.

I am only posting this picture because we absolutely could not get Bekah to go along with it and then I have no idea where I am looking, but it is a fun "girl" shot.  At least Jen and Cass look good.

During the program, Jared's siblings sang a song for him.  I know, I know we shouldn't have taken a picture during the program, but we couldn't resist as this was just so special.

Ice cream cake and punch for all afterwards.  Jared even invited the basketball players in the gym to help finish up the cake since we were all going out to dinner and couldn't keep any leftovers.  Yep -- Eat Dessert First!!

Even Grandpa got into the act and served the remaining punch to everyone.

Dinner out at Jared's choice --- Golden Corral.  Then the long drive home.  Another great memory made.